June 3, 2022 at 9:00 AM - State Board of Education Meeting Notification and Agenda
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1. CALL TO ORDER (The Board will take a 45-minute recess at or after 12:00 p.m.)
Speaker(s):
President Koch Johns
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1.1. Roll Call
Speaker(s):
President Koch Johns
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1.2. Pledge of Allegiance
Speaker(s):
President Koch Johns
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1.3. Announcement of the placement of the Open Meetings Act information
Speaker(s):
President Koch Johns
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1.4. Meeting Protocol
Speaker(s):
Commissioner Blomstedt
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2. SPECIAL PRESENTATIONS
Speaker(s):
President Koch Johns
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2.1. High Plains Community Schools Presentation
Speaker(s):
High Plains Community Schools Administration
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2.2. Provide an update and share a story of the impact of ESSER fund investments
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3. COMMISSIONER'S REPORT
Speaker(s):
Commissioner Blomstedt
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3.1. Agenda Overview and Consent Agenda Process
Speaker(s):
Commissioner Blomstedt
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3.1.A. Commissioner's recommendations and items to be removed from consent agenda
Speaker(s):
Commissioner Blomstedt
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3.2. Board Operations Information
Speaker(s):
Ryan Foor
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4. PRESIDENT'S REPORT
Speaker(s):
President Koch Johns
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5. CONSENT AGENDA
Speaker(s):
President Koch Johns
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5.1. Board Member Out-of-State Travel Approval
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5.2. Committee Appointments
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5.2.A. Approve the re-appointment of Dr. Jeff Rippe, Superintendent of Bellevue Public Schools as a representative on the State Council of Educational Opportunity for Military Children
Speaker(s):
Deputy Commissioner Brian Halstead
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5.3. Contract Approvals
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5.3.A. Authorize the Commissioner to approve IT contract with Jim Williams/Amatus LLC, for the Disability Determinations Section
Speaker(s):
Krysti Michl
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5.3.B. Authorize the Commissioner to continue to contract with Medical Consultants for the Disability Determinations Section
Speaker(s):
Krysti Michl
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5.3.C. Authorize the Commissioner to amend the current contract with Rivet Education
Speaker(s):
Cory Epler
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5.3.D. Authorize the Commissioner to renew a contract with Educational Service Unit 13 for two years in a shared employee contract arrangement to fulfill services as an Educator Effectiveness Specialist
Speaker(s):
Shirley Vargas
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5.3.E. Authorize the Commissioner to renew a contract with ESU 9 for assistance with implementation of the Nebraska State Plan for Education of Children who are Deaf or Hard of Hearing
Speaker(s):
Amy Rhone
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5.3.F. Authorize the Commissioner to renew a contract with the Nebraska Department of Health and Human Services for the purpose of providing leadership, management, and organizational support for youth and young adult tobacco initiatives
Speaker(s):
Zainab Rida and Jessie Coffey
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5.3.G. Authorize the Commissioner to continue to contract with Utah State University, The Center for Technical Assistance for Excellence in Special Education (TAESE)
Speaker(s):
Amy Rhone
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5.3.H. Authorize Commissioner to renew a contract with University of Nebraska Medical Center – Munroe Meyer Institute’s division of Education and Child Development
Speaker(s):
Amy Rhone and Amy Bunnell
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5.3.I. Authorize the Commissioner the authority to contract with Boys Town, USA to continue as the communications center for the LB 322 School Safety and Security Reporting System Act, specifically Safe2HelpNE
Speaker(s):
Zainab Rida
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5.3.J. Authorize the Commissioner the to renew a contract with National Student Clearinghouse for access to data from the StudentTracker
Speaker(s):
Kristin Yates
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5.3.K. Authorize the Commissioner to approve a continuation contract with Traci Strazdas
Speaker(s):
Melody Hobson
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5.4. Grant Approvals
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5.4.A. Authorize the Commissioner to approve a continuation grant to the Nebraska Association for the Education of Young Children (NeAEYC) for the T.E.A.C.H. Early Childhood® scholarship program
Speaker(s):
Melody Hobson
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5.4.B. Authorize the Commissioner to renew grant funds to the entity listed in the attached document in the provision of federally required IDEA Part C duties
Speaker(s):
Amy Bunnell and Amy Rhone
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5.5. Lease Approvals
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5.5.A. Authorize the Commissioner to enter into a revised lease agreement between the Department of Administrative Services, State Building Division, and the Department of Education, Nebraska VR/Assistive Technology Partnership, for office space in Lincoln, Nebraska for the period of 7/1/22 through 12/31/22
Speaker(s):
Bryce Wilson and Lindy Foley
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5.5.B. Authorize the Commissioner to enter into a revised lease agreement between the Department of Administrative Services, State Building Division, and the Department of Education, Nebraska VR, for office space in Grand Island, Nebraska for the period of 7/1/22 through 6/30/32
Speaker(s):
Bryce Wilson and Lindy Foley
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5.5.C. Authorize the Commissioner to enter into a lease agreement between the Department of Administrative Services, State Building Division, and the Department of Education, Nebraska VR/Assistive Technology Partnership, for storage space in Lincoln, Nebraska for the period of 8/1/2022 through 7/31/2027
Speaker(s):
Tobias Orr and Lindy Foley
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5.6. Minutes of the Previous State Board of Education Meeting
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5.7. Miscellaneous Approvals
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5.7.A. Adopt the Prepared Order to Adjust the Boundaries for Educational Service Units No. 6 and 18
Speaker(s):
Deputy Commissioner Halstead
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5.7.B. Grant conditional approval under Rule 14 (92 NAC 14), Regulations & Procedures for the Legal Operation of Approved Nonpublic Schools, for the following applicant nonpublic school to add Kindergarten in the 2022-2023 school year
Speaker(s):
Brad Dirksen and Micki Charf
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5.7.C. Approve accreditation for schools appearing on the accompanying list for the 2022-2023 school year in accordance with the provisions of Rule 10, (92 NAC 10), Regulations and Procedures for the Accreditation of Schools
Speaker(s):
Brad Dirksen and Micki Charf
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5.7.D. Approve Rule 11 teacher waiver request for Leigh Community Schools
Speaker(s):
Melody Hobson
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5.7.E. Approve Rule 11 teacher waiver request for Wheeler Central Public Schools
Speaker(s):
Melody Hobson
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5.7.F. Authorize the Commissioner to approve Nebraska Educator Preparation Programs
Speaker(s):
Kelly Heineke
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5.7.G. Authorize the Commissioner to pay annual dues for National Association of State Board of Education (NASBE); Council of Chief State School Officers (CCSSO) and Collaborative Groups; and Education Commission of the States (ECS) [reviewed by the Budget and Finance Committee]
Speaker(s):
President Koch Johns
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5.7.H. Authorize the Commissioner to continue to fund the Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) Network Projects
Speaker(s):
Amy Rhone and Kris Elmshaeuser
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5.7.I. Authorize the Commissioner to continue funding the Early Childhood MTSS Regional Facilitators
Speaker(s):
Amy Rhone and Amy Bunnell
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5.7.J. Authorize Commissioner to continue to fund ESU 1 for NeMTSS State Leadership Position of NeMTSS State Coordinator
Speaker(s):
Amy Rhone
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5.7.K. Authorize the Commissioner to enter into an Interagency Agreement between the Nebraska-Department of Health and Human Services/ServeNebraska
Speaker(s):
Zainab Rida
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5.7.L. Authorize the Commissioner to continue to fund NeMTSS Regional Lead for Educational Service Unit #1
Speaker(s):
Amy Rhone
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5.7.M. Authorize the Commissioner to continue to fund a grant with Nebraska’s Hands and Voices for the implementation of the Guide-By-Your-Side to support families with infants, toddlers, and students who are deaf or hard of hearing
Speaker(s):
Amy Rhone
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5.7.N. Authorize the Commissioner to continue the Agreement between the Board of Regents (BOR), State of Iowa, on behalf of the Iowa School for the Deaf (ISD), and the Nebraska Department of Education to support Nebraska students who are identified as Deaf or Hard of Hearing
Speaker(s):
Amy Rhone
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5.7.O. Authorize the Commissioner to continue to fund the Promoting Engagement and Knowledge Projects (PEaK)
Speaker(s):
Amy Rhone and Kelly Wojcik
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5.7.P. Authorize the Commissioner to continue to fund the Para educator Self-Study Program
Speaker(s):
Amy Rhone
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5.7.Q. Authorize the Commissioner to continue to fund Secondary Regional Transition Projects
Speaker(s):
Amy Rhone and Theresa Hayes
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5.7.R. Authorize the Commissioner to enter into an agreement with the Nebraska Department of Health and Human Services (DHHS) to formalize collaboration between the DHHS and the NDE, and to authorize the NDE to oversee and administer the schools and education programs provided by the DHHS facility-based schools
Speaker(s):
Ryan Foor
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5.7.S. Authorize the Commissioner to contract with individuals or entities yet to be named to fulfill the terms of the agreement for the DHHS facility-based schools and education programs
Speaker(s):
Ryan Foor
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5.7.T. Appoint a Hearing Officer in NDE Case No. 22-15, Fernau v. Commissioner
Speaker(s):
Leslie Donley
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6. STANDING COMMITTEE REPORTS
Speaker(s):
President Koch Johns
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6.1. Executive Committee
Speaker(s):
President Koch Johns
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6.1.A. Action Item: Approve the employment agreement between the State Board of Education and Matthew L. Blomstedt and his goals for July 1, 2022 through June 30, 2023
Speaker(s):
President Koch Johns
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6.2. Budget and Finance Committee
Speaker(s):
Maureen Nickels
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6.2.A. Monthly Board Travel Expense Report
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6.2.B. In-State Travel Authorization Reports
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6.2.C. Action Item: Accept the 2021 Annual Comprehensive Financial Report Audit
Speaker(s):
Bryce Wilson
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6.2.D. Action Item: Authorize the Commissioner to contract with Educational Service Unit #10 (ESU 10) to provide support to the ATP Education Program
Speaker(s):
Tobias Orr and Lindy Foley
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6.2.E. Action Item: Authorize the Commissioner to contract with Mary Phillips for services to prepare for, participate in, and/or facilitate IEP meetings under the direction of NDE
Speaker(s):
Amy Rhone
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6.2.F. Action Item: Authorize the Commissioner to contract with SPED Strategies to offer a yearlong professional learning series to support teaching and learning for students with disabilities
Speaker(s):
Shirley Vargas and Amy Rhone
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6.2.G. Action Item: Authorize the Commissioner to purchase new and replacement computer equipment, software licenses and maintenance agreements, and other technology supports for the NDE
Speaker(s):
Tibor Moldovan
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6.3. Planning and Evaluation Committee
Speaker(s):
Patti Gubbels
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6.3.A. Action Item: Remove Schuyler Central High School from Priority School Designation
Speaker(s):
Shirley Vargas
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6.3.B. Action Item: Authorize the Commissioner to contract with one or more contractor(s) to be determined for services and support to Nebraska’s Priority Schools for the period of July 1, 2022 through June 30, 2023
Speaker(s):
Shirley Vargas
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6.3.C. Action Item: Authorize the Commissioner to contract with DRC for statewide assessment services in 2022-2023
Speaker(s):
Jeremy Heneger and Cory Epler
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6.3.D. Action Item: Authorize the Commissioner to contract with NWEA for statewide assessment services in 2022-2023
Speaker(s):
Jeremy Heneger and Cory Epler
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6.4. Rules and Regulations Committee
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6.4.A. Discussion Item: Report On Rules
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6.4.B. Discussion Item: Bylaw B13, Rule Development
Speaker(s):
Ryan Foor
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7. ADDITIONAL BUSINESS
Speaker(s):
President Koch Johns
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8. PUBLIC COMMENT PERIOD
Speaker(s):
President Koch Johns
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8.1. Public Comment
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8.2. Written Public Comment
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9. INFORMATION ITEMS AND REPORTS
Speaker(s):
President Koch Johns
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9.1. Provide information about vacancies on the Nebraska Council on Teacher Education
Speaker(s):
Kelly Heineke
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9.2. Notification of Vacancies on the Special Education Advisory Council (SEAC)
Speaker(s):
Amy Rhone
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9.3. Contracts Approved by Commissioner
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9.4. Grants Approved by Commissioner
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9.5. Contested Case Update
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10. GOOD OF THE ORDER
This section of the agenda is intended for Board members to offer informal observations of the work of the State Board. Board members may make brief announcements about attendance at future events for the purpose of informing other Board members. No business or motions, or suggested actions of the Board may be offered at this point in the agenda; nor should Board members engage in substantive discussion about other agenda items or introduce new agenda items.
Speaker(s):
President Koch Johns
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11. ADJOURNMENT
Speaker(s):
President Koch Johns
Rationale:
The next regularly scheduled meeting of the State Board of Education will be held on Friday, August 5, 2022, at 9:00 a.m. at a location to be determined. As needed, a work session will be held on Thursday, August 4, 2022 at a time to be determined. The agenda contains a list of subjects known at the time of its distribution on May 26, 2022. A copy of the agenda reflecting any changes will be available for public inspection during the normal business hours in the Office of the Commissioner of Education and on the State Board of Education's Agenda page: www.education.ne.gov/StateBoard/Agendas.html. Except for items of an emergency nature, the agenda will not be changed later than 24 hours before the scheduled commencement of the meeting. |
